Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)
Salary: Starting at £25,982 (Level 3 qualified) with potential to earn up to £28,(Apply online only) based on progression within the career framework.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 42 hours per week, based on a 4-day working week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Apply By: 27 November 2024
Location: RG20, Newbury, West Berkshire

Job Overview:
Are you passionate about early years childcare and looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career? We are seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant nursery team, offering a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for young children. As part of a supportive and dynamic school community in West Berkshire, you’ll be instrumental in delivering a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Our nursery has been recognized as Outstanding in all aspects of our Ofsted inspection (April 2024), and we are excited to invite a motivated practitioner to join us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and education for young children, from babies to pre-school age.
• Encourage individual development in a nurturing and family-orientated environment.
• Deliver a diverse and stimulating curriculum both indoors and outdoors, with access to the wider school facilities.
• Support the emotional, social, and educational development of each child, ensuring they feel valued and respected.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of professionals.

Benefits:

• Paid overtime for meetings and training.
• Free hot or cold lunch, cakes, fruit, tea, and coffee.
• Birthday bonus and free Perkbox subscription, offering discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, travel, and more.
• Wellness hub access with resources for fitness, mental wellbeing, and relaxation.
• Financial advice service, discounts on cars, life assurance cover, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP.
• Career progression opportunities with planned salary increases.
• 4-day working week, with varying days off based on a rota.
• Free on-site parking and a contributory pension scheme.

Working Hours:
Our typical hours are from 07:15 to 18:30, based on a 4-day working week. We can offer flexibility in working hours for the right candidate.

Who We Are Looking For:
You should have a Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification and a passion for providing exceptional care to young children. You’ll be dedicated to supporting each child’s individual development while contributing to a friendly, collaborative team atmosphere.

Application Deadline: 27 November 2024.

Early applications are encouraged as we will review candidates as they are received.

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount